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Retro West London: Milestones in the life of Ealing Abbey

JAMES SHERRARD delves into the history books to find out all about the significant events in the life of Ealing Abbey.Read

Simon Townshend on The Who, punk rock and growing up in Ealing

SIMON Townshend, brother of Pete, it to return to the stomping ground of his youth to play a very special show at The Ealing Club in Ealing Broadway. Read

Tour will explore Hammersmith's rich vein of black history

From the literary classic King Solomon’s Mines - written in Hammersmith - to political activist Marcus Garvey, a tour this weekend will explore the borough's black history.Read

Retro: Bunny Park still one of most picturesque corners of Middlesex

Bunny Park is one of Ealing’s most treasured green spaces, and its animal centre a firm family favourite - we take a look at its history.Read

Retro West London: Acton's longest standing building

ACTON has seen a lot of changes, including being known as 'Soapsuds Island' in 19th century - but one building that has outlived all of upheaval. Read

Ealing exhibition marks life of Spencer Perceval

BRITAIN’S only assassinated yet largely forgotten prime minister is being celebrated with an exhibition and church service to mark the 200th anniversary of his death.Read

Remembering Willetts the father of daylight saving

WILLIAM Willett, who had links to Ealing, was the man credited with the innovative idea of daylight saving, and is remembered as one of the most important figures in British history.Read

Gazette remembers Ealing comedy icon Sid James

THE Gazette looks back at the life and career of British comedy icon Sid James, who lived and worked in Ealing.Read

Retro: The mystery of the Jack the Stripper murders

This week Retro West London looks back at the infamous Jack The Stripper series of murders in the 60s of which the killer was never caught.Read

Plaque to mark Acton's links with Winnie the Pooh

What do Winnie The Pooh and Acton have in common? More than you’d think, as JAMES GATES learned from Ealing Civic Society in the run-up to the unveiling of a new plaque next week.Read

Hanwell School of Boxing back in good shape

HANWELL School of Boxing has knocked its headquarters into shape following years of disrepair. The Gazette discovers the club's long proud history.Read

'Two months with a loaded pistol at my hip' - an Ealing man's memories of Suez

THE Suez Crisis was a diplomatic and military confrontation that lasted from October to November 1956.Read

Retro: When the Cybermen invaded West Ealing

Doctor Who is more popular than ever, and the Time Lord has strong links to Ealing and its famous film and TV studios.Read

Ealing Club hunts for band members in old photo

DO you recognise the band in this picture? Are you one of the musicians? If so, The Ealing Club would like you to get in touch. Read

Retro West London: Consigning estate's eyesore image to history

LONG considered a deprived area and one of West Ealing’s eyesores, the Green Man Lane Estate is undergoing a comprehensive reconstruction.Read